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Grant of presidential pardon in the United States and Nigeria: posthumousness, corporateness and other matters

Oamen, P. E. (2021) Grant of presidential pardon in the United States and Nigeria: posthumousness, corporateness and other matters. Commonwealth Law Bulletin. 47(3), pp. 417-452. 0305-0718.

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Abstract:
Presidents Donald Trump and Muhammadu Buhari of the United States and Nigeria respectively exercised their constitutional pardon power in recent times, in circumstances that many persons view as controversial. Although pardon power is well recognised, its scope has not, however, been fully explored. This article provides a nuanced articulation of the complexities inherent in the scope of pardon power. The questions it addresses are, can pardon be granted before conviction? Can pardon power be exercised to undermine court’s power to penalise contempt? Can corporate entities be pardoned? Does a deceased person come within the scope of constitutional pardon power?
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Pardon, Conviction, Presidential power, Constitution
Creators:
Oamen, P. E.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Law
Date:
3 July 2021
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 417-452
Journal or Publication Title:
Commonwealth Law Bulletin
Volume:
47
Number:
3
Number of Pages:
37
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1080/03050718.2020.1795899
ISSN:
0305-0718
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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